I cannot really rate the gun itself yet because I have not had the chance to even shoot it yet.. As far as just the first impression of the gun, I really like the looks, feel & lighter weight compared to my 11-87 special purpose that I have used for many years. I plan on taking the V3 to the range soon & run some shells through it at clay birds, then sighting in for turkey season.

Owned it for about 6 months now. Put about 200 rounds of light 2/3 #8 and #7.5 through it all on the trap range. All fed and functioned fine. Only cleaned it once at about 120 rnds. My 13yr old, recoil shy 115 lb son just started shooting the V3 instead of his youth 20. He's breaking more clays with it and not looking back. To me the recoil feels the same between the slightly lighter 20ga and this V3 12ga (so the V3 does hit soft as advertised). I don't think you will find a better combination of value and performance. PLUS it is is MADE IN THE USA!

While I haven't run very many rounds through the gun, I have shot 3" magnums, regular field loads and dove loads. The gun handled all three types without a problem. I like the looks, feel and weight. Even though it is not very heavy, the felt recoil wasn't bad even with the 3" magnum.

I love my V3! Normally I don’t get excited about shotguns but, my nephew bought one, I shot a few rounds through it and had to have one. Recoil is nothing and it points great. I’ve had a couple hundred rounds through mine now without a flaw. It’s light and feels great.